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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.18, 222.08 and 109.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.18, 222.08 and 109.34 is: 150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.18 : 222.08 = 109.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.18/222.08 = 109.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.18x = 222.08 × 109.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.18x = 24,282.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,282.23/161.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.65

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